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Older, Wiser, Pulpier
Following a quarter-century hiatus, the venerable Britpop band returns, more majestic than ever.
Jun 20
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Movie Star in a Worn-Out Coat: Miley Cyrus' Vintage Glam
Her first new album since the blockbuster "Flowers" draws inspiration from classic rock, but keeps its heart on the dance floor.
Jun 13
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May 2025
I'm With Her Looks to the Past to Navigate the Present
The string band supergroup, featuring Sarah Jarosz, Aoife O'Donovan, and Sara Watkins, draws strength from sisterhood and ancestry.
May 30
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My 10 Favorite Albums
At The Hurst Review, answering the age-old "desert island" question is an annual tradition. Here's this year's ballot.
May 15
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For DJ Koze, All the World's a Playground
The latest album from the German producer is a pancultural pop opus, playful and frequently sublime.
May 1
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April 2025
Turnpike Troubadours Come Back from the Dark
On their seventh album, the Tulsa troupe confirms their stature as a country-rock band without peer... and as sensitive chroniclers of mature…
Apr 25
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Further from Fine
A sublime new album from Valerie June charts a path toward hope and healing, while the roots trio Palmyra brings emo energy to songs of modern malaise.
Apr 14
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Lonely Boys
On a new collection of unvarnished solo recordings, Jason Isbell processes his divorce. Meanwhile, Charley Crockett creates a widescreen western about…
Apr 1
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March 2025
Mayhem Managed
The latest Lady Gaga album isn't just a return to form. It's a throwback to a bygone era of big-tent pop blockbusters.
Mar 21
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Power Surge
Power pop is alive and well on new albums from Bob Mould, Cloakroom, and The Tubs.
Mar 12
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February 2025
Ancient Histories
The freewheeling saxophonist James Brandon Lewis summons the spirits of Amiri Baraka and Don Cherry, while centenarian Marshall Allen weaves a tapestry…
Feb 26
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"We're all getting through this our own way"
A new album from FKA Twigs seeks to conjure inexpressible bliss, while Colombian singer Ela Minus brings confessional songwriting to the dance floor.
Feb 14
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